Takako

Hello！ I am Takako Takata. I was born in Kyoto and grew up in other several districts in Japan
where I was attracted by each place's feature. I started the tour guiding in 2009 in which I introduce interesting and unique spots to tourists. I love to share the marvelous time and moment with people through tours. In Japanese, we have a wonderful phrase expressing such moment and we call it "Ichigo Ichie". It means we have to treasure every encounter, a once-in-
a-lifetime-encounter that is , as it may not recur again. This word came from the spirit of tea ceremony. Anyway, let us enjoy extraordinary tours in Tokyo together, shall we ?
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Hello！ I am Takako Takata. I was born in Kyoto and grew up in other several districts in Japan
where I was attracted by each place's feature. I started the tour guiding in 2009 in which I introduce interesting and unique spots to tourists. I love to share the marvelous time and moment with people through tours. In Japanese, we have a wonderful phrase expressing such moment and we call it "Ichigo Ichie". It means we have to treasure every encounter, a once-in-
a-lifetime-encounter that is , as it may not recur again. This word came from the spirit of tea ceremony. Anyway, let us enjoy extraordinary tours in Tokyo together, shall we ?

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I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

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Reviews ( 13 )

“ Such a sweet person ”

Takako was so sweet and lovely to spend time with

Takako:

Thank you for your review amd the nice time with your family.
Your tour request was so well-organized that you could see the historical moment in the sumo tornament.
See you again in some future.
Takako Takata

“ First trip to Japan ”

Our group of 14 people had a wonderful time with Takako. Even with a big group Takako managed it very well in the subway with lots of crowds. The lunch which Takako had reserved in advance was super delicious, we had a private japanese style room which made an unique experience too!
Thank you Takako and hope to see you again if we'll be in Tokyo
Natalie

Takako:

Hello !
I was very happy to introduce the sight seeing spots , traditional or contemporary spots to your group including the young generations.
Did the young generations enjoy at Akihabara where I was very sorry to have no time to stay with you ?
I am very glad to hear that you were satisfied with the Japanese restaurant .
I enjoyed the nice tome of talking with your members about various topics!
You have the nice family members !
Thank you for your much consideration to me.
Best wishes & see you again
Takata Takako

“ Power sightseeing at a Zen pace ”

I enjoyed the pleasure of Takako Takata’ guidance for three days in Tokyo. We put in nearly 90,000 steps and visited at least a dozen major sights. The first two days we explored the primary tourist sights of the city…Tsukiji Fish Market, where I was able to sample fruits and seafood I’ve never even heard of before; Kabukiza theatre where we saw an authentic kabuki performance; then on to Ginza and Asakusa to marvel at the Sensoji shrine. Day two we saw more spectacular sights. All the while Takaka kept a gentle pace and always taking time to answer questions and explain the history, the architecture or to simply point out unique features of each location so that I could fully appreciate the magnitude. Day three we took a train out to explore Tokyo’s beautiful bay area. Definitely a once in a lifetime experience and a fantastic way to immerse myself in the beauty of Tokyo. I highly recommend Takako Takata as a guide!

Takako:

Thank you for the wonderful three days together with you. We walked a lot
and marked the biggest numbers of the steps, didn't we. I like to coordinate the tours、where I should take my guests , how to go there in the limited hours and how to show the sightseeing places. Your energetic walks trained through the daly Yoga practice enabled to cover the many places and go there on time. The Bay Area is my favorite place in Tokyo, where will be more developed for the summer olimpics in 2020. I would like to see you again then.
Your tour was once in my lifetime experience to me.
I keep my fingers crossed for your safe flight to your home and for yor happyness . Best wishes Takako

“ Very impressed ”

Takako was fabulous. Excellent email communication. She took my elderly mother on a wonderful day tour of Tokyo and then arranged her transfer to Narita Airport at the end of the day. Really appreciated the photos she sent me of their day together.

Takako:

Dear Janette & Roger
I do appreciate your inquiring to me. I enjoyed the tour with your mother.
She was very energetic and tough beyond my imagination.
We talked a lot of the hobbies , life and so on.
She would be my ideal model in my future.
Thanks & See you again
Takako

“ Tokyo with kids ”

Takako went above and beyond her role to show us Tokyo. She was very flexible and accommodated us such that we could see all that we wanted. She did not rush us at all. All in all a very pleasant and informative tour. She is so sweet that she even bought a birthday present for my daughter. Thank you, Takako!!

Takako:

It is my great pleasure to see the guests , especially your daughter enjoy her birthday .
This encounter to your family, great mam, smart son and charming daughter is one of my nice memories. In jajan, we have the nice wareds to express such a nice experience , " 一期一会 inch go iche " come from the tea ceremony which means that the encounter is once in our life times.
Thank for the wonderful encounter to you! I keep my fingers crossed for your hsppiness. Have a nice day in Kyoto.
T.Takako